What is She Trying to Tell Me?

Have you ever just conducted a random search that yielded some information? This is exactly what I did  about 20 minutes ago. Although the information gave me a piece of the puzzle, it also gave me more questions. On top of that I now must revisit some information that I recently confirmed. I know that my grandma Pebaleader Kellum is trying to tell me something, but I don't quite know what it is. I must turn to my research gurus to ensure that I am looking at all perspectives without any blinders. The one thing I know for sure, is that my grandmother is guiding me to my grandfather, Robert Willie Stitt Sr. At this time, I must be still and wait for my grandmother Pebaleader.

Brick Walls

Initially I was under the impression that having such a unique name as Pebaleader, that I would be able to find information on my great grandmother relatively easy. That is not the case. I am sure the issue lies in the spelling of her name. No one has been able to shed any light on my dilemma or offer any guidance on how to obtain any information on her. Due to life responsibilities I have had to put my research on the back burner. This was not a bad thing because of the building frustration of coming up against obstacle after obstacle.

During this break my genealogy research has not been far from thought. I have been going through my records trying to organize everything so I can do a little research as time permits. Through the mounds of paper and many notes I came across the death notice of Pebaleader's daughter, Charlene Stitt Richardson Brown. The light bulb came on. I may be able to order the death certificate of my great grandmother's daughter in an effort to get Pebaleader. Now I have to research the guidelines for ordering death certificates from New Jersey. I hope that there isn't a snag in obtaining the death certificate. I ask that the ancestors guide my steps. Pebaleader, I believe I am one more step in finding you.

Where is Pebaleader?

Since the beginning on my journey to piece together my family history, my paternal grandfather's mother has always intrigued me. A woman with such a unique name as Pebaleader has to have a great story waiting to be revealed and embraced! Knowing the basic facts, I am still having difficulties locating her beyond the 1940 census. Where can she be? I know she is right around the corner because slowly additional information is unveiling itself. Grandma I am eagerly waiting to meet you.